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• eBay Acquires PhiSix To Offer Virtual 3D Fitting Rooms (video)
• New Belkin WeMo Firmware Update Fixes Security Issues
• LG G2 mini will have three versions
• Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Launching Next Month For $450
• Future Final Fantasy titles could be available for PC
• Official Google Chromecast Forums Now Open
• Angry Birds Rio Updated With Exciting New Levels
• Xbox One Media Remote Available Next Month For $24.99
• Windows Phone 8.1 Action Center Demonstrated (Video)
• Google Fiber Possibly Rolling Out to 34 New Cities Across The US
• D-Link DCS-2330L HD wireless network cloud camera is weatherproof
• Doom Beta Access Available For Pre-Ordering Wolfenstein: The New Order (video)
• Garmin fenix 2 multisport watch has altimeter and iPhone connectivity
• New Sony Pico Projector Offers Focus-Free Viewing Using Laser Scanning Technology
• XY Bluetooth LE Secure Tracking Tag Unveiled By XY-FindIt (video)
• Samsung Galaxy TabPro Tablets Coming To UK on March 6th
• Valve’s Dota 2 Free to Play Documentary Available To View March 19th 2014
• Microsoft Surface 2 4G LTE Tablet Spotted At The FCC
• Google Currents Latest Update Kills It, Asks You To Get Play Newsstand
• Titanfall Beta Gameplay At Maxed Settings (video)
• Goat Simulator Is Now A Real Game And Will Launch This Spring (video)
• Google Starts Rolling Out Newly Updated Google Maps (video)
• Nokia X Poses For The Camera
• Nokian Retractable Studded Snow Tyres Are A Worlds First (video)
• Another HTC M8 Press Render Leaked, This Time In Gray
• Microsoft Office Web Apps Renamed To Office Online
• Loop Payment Dongle Now Available For $39 (video)
• Sprint Galaxy Note 3 Gets Android 4.4 KitKat
• Old And Next Generation Games Consoles Compared Side-by-Side (video)
• Huawei Ascend P7 Press Image Leaked
• Tesla Model X Delayed Until Next Year
• HTC Smartwatch Expected To Be Previewed To Carriers During MWC 2014
• Acer Liquid Z4 Jelly Bean Smartphone Announced
• Acer Liquid E3 Android Smartphone Announced
• Asus Padfone Infinity Lite Hybrid Smartphone Tablet Unveiled
• Ubuntu Smartphones To Launch Later This Year
• Elon Musk Confirms Tesla Talks With Apple, Acquistion Unlikely
• Samsung To Launch A New Exynos Infinity Processor At MWC 2014
• BlackBerry 10 QWERTY prototype photos show up
• Google I/O To Take Place on June 25-26th in San Francisco
• Facebook acquires WhatsApp for $16 billion
• BioShock developer shutting down

eBay Acquires PhiSix To Offer Virtual 3D Fitting Rooms (video) Posted: 20 Feb 2014 07:28 AM PST It has been announced this week that eBay has acquired the virtual fitting room service PhiSix in preparation for eBay to include 3D virtual fitting rooms on its website, marketplace, mobile apps, and also via third-party retailers. PhiSix specialises in 3D visualisation and simulation technologies for clothing. Check out the video after the jump to […] (Read more...) The post eBay Acquires PhiSix To Offer Virtual 3D Fitting Rooms (video) (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

New Belkin WeMo Firmware Update Fixes Security Issues Posted: 20 Feb 2014 07:14 AM PST In response to the security vulnerabilities discovered in Belkin’s WeMo home automation hardware and software, Belkin has today released a Belkin WeMo firmware update to fix the security issues. IOActive, Inc recently discovered 5 security holes within the Belkin WeMo hardware which could have affected up to half a million WeMo devices around the world. […] (Read more...) The post New Belkin WeMo Firmware Update Fixes Security Issues (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

LG G2 mini will have three versions Posted: 20 Feb 2014 07:08 AM PST LG G2 mini’s official unveiling didn’t give us a lot of details, but now we know a bit more. The G2 mini has three major versions. It can get a bit confusing so lets give you a run down. The first is an LTE version powered by Snapdragon MSM8926 chipset (quad-core Cortex-A7 @ 1.2GHz, Adreno […] (Read more...) The post LG G2 mini will have three versions (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Launching Next Month For $450 Posted: 20 Feb 2014 06:55 AM PST After Samsung unveiled their new Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 during the CES 2014 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas at the beginning of this year. Samsung has today officially announced the launch of their highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will take place next month in March 2014 and the newly updated camera will be […] (Read more...) The post Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Launching Next Month For $450 (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Future Final Fantasy titles could be available for PC Posted: 20 Feb 2014 06:54 AM PST Many of you Final Fantasy gamers who own consoles have enjoyed the franchise, but sadly most of the Final Fantasy titles have not been available for the PC, leaving other gamers in the cold. We have some good news. Future Final Fantasy titles will make their way onto the PC as well. This news comes […] (Read more...) The post Future Final Fantasy titles could be available for PC (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Official Google Chromecast Forums Now Open Posted: 20 Feb 2014 06:41 AM PST Google has today opened the doors on its official Google Chromecast forums allowing the Chromecast community to post their views, tips and suggestions and allowing anyone else who might be interested in purchasing a Google Chromecast device more information. Together with the ability to access plenty of information about the features of the new Google […] (Read more...) The post Official Google Chromecast Forums Now Open (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Angry Birds Rio Updated With Exciting New Levels Posted: 20 Feb 2014 06:30 AM PST Rovio has updated its Angry Birds Rio, bumping it to version 2.0, and introduced a number of new features and improvements to the game. The new update is live in the App Store and is based on the sequel of the Rio movie that was released a few years back, known as the High Dive […] (Read more...) The post Angry Birds Rio Updated With Exciting New Levels (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Xbox One Media Remote Available Next Month For $24.99 Posted: 20 Feb 2014 06:26 AM PST Microsoft has today announced via their Major Nelson gaming website that Xbox One owners will be able to purchase the new Xbox One Media Remote next month for $24.99. The Xbox One Media Remote has been designed to enable Xbox One owners to control video playback while watching Blu-ray movies or streaming videos via their […] (Read more...) The post Xbox One Media Remote Available Next Month For $24.99 (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Windows Phone 8.1 Action Center Demonstrated (Video) Posted: 20 Feb 2014 05:37 AM PST Windows Phone 8.1 is expected to be the next big thing for Microsoft’s operating system. It has leaked several times in the past few weeks, especially after the SDK was leaked. We saw the Windows Phone 8.1 SDK in action, and also manage to check out some of the features the upcoming OS is expected […] (Read more...) The post Windows Phone 8.1 Action Center Demonstrated (Video) (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Google Fiber Possibly Rolling Out to 34 New Cities Across The US Posted: 20 Feb 2014 05:34 AM PST It has been reported this week that Google is currently preparing to possibly roll out its new ultrahigh speed Internet service in the form of Google Fiber to another 34 cities across the US. Google is expected to launch their new Google Fiber service in nine metropolitan areas offering users speeds which are 100 times […] (Read more...) The post Google Fiber Possibly Rolling Out to 34 New Cities Across The US (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

D-Link DCS-2330L HD wireless network cloud camera is weatherproof Posted: 20 Feb 2014 05:27 AM PST D-Link is probably best known for making networking accessories. The company also has a full line of wireless cameras aimed at video surveillance. The latest camera in that line is the DCS-2330L Outdoor HD Wireless Network Cloud Camera. The camera is now shipping and supports 720p resolution. The camera is also weatherproof and able to […] (Read more...) The post D-Link DCS-2330L HD wireless network cloud camera is weatherproof (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Doom Beta Access Available For Pre-Ordering Wolfenstein: The New Order (video) Posted: 20 Feb 2014 05:17 AM PST Doom fans who would like access to the beta development stage of the next Doom game in the franchise, will be pleased to learn that if they pre-order the new Wolfenstein: The New Order game that is launching on May 20th 2014 will also receive Doom Beta access. Unfortunately today’s announcement made by Bethesda Softworks […] (Read more...) The post Doom Beta Access Available For Pre-Ordering Wolfenstein: The New Order (video) (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Garmin fenix 2 multisport watch has altimeter and iPhone connectivity Posted: 20 Feb 2014 05:13 AM PST Gamin has unveiled a follow up to the original fenix sports watch called the fenix 2. The new watch is designed to work with multiple sports and offers full GPS capability. The watch has features for running, climbing, riding, hiking, skiing, and swimming. There are dedicated training modes for swimming and skiing. it can also […] (Read more...) The post Garmin fenix 2 multisport watch has altimeter and iPhone connectivity (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

New Sony Pico Projector Offers Focus-Free Viewing Using Laser Scanning Technology Posted: 20 Feb 2014 04:54 AM PST Sony has today unveiled a new Sony Pico Projector which is has designed to offer users with focus-free viewing thanks to it being equipped with Sony’s independently-developed image processing system. The Sony Pico Projector uses laser beam scanning to keep its image in focus and is capable of projecting at high definition resolutions and focus-free […] (Read more...) The post New Sony Pico Projector Offers Focus-Free Viewing Using Laser Scanning Technology (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

XY Bluetooth LE Secure Tracking Tag Unveiled By XY-FindIt (video) Posted: 20 Feb 2014 04:39 AM PST XY-FindIt has this week unveiled a new secure tracking tag which uses Bluetooth LE connectivity and has been specifically designed to provide a more secure way to track your personal belongings using a smartphone or tablet. The XY is a secure tracking tag small enough to attach it to anything you care about and synchronises […] (Read more...) The post XY Bluetooth LE Secure Tracking Tag Unveiled By XY-FindIt (video) (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Samsung Galaxy TabPro Tablets Coming To UK on March 6th Posted: 20 Feb 2014 04:27 AM PST Samsung started taking pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy NotePro last months with an expected shipping date of February 4th. If you’re waiting for the Samsung Galaxy TabPro line up to hit the retail shelves in UK, you be glad to find out that Samsung is now taking pre-orders of the entire TabPro line up, including […] (Read more...) The post Samsung Galaxy TabPro Tablets Coming To UK on March 6th (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Valve’s Dota 2 Free to Play Documentary Available To View March 19th 2014 Posted: 20 Feb 2014 04:22 AM PST Fans of the awesome Dota 2 multiplayer online battle arena game which is a stand alone sequel to the Defense of the Ancients, might be interested to learn that the highly anticipate Dota 2 Free to Play documentary will be available to view on March 19th 2014 via the Valve Steam Network. Here are a few […] (Read more...) The post Valve’s Dota 2 Free to Play Documentary Available To View March 19th 2014 (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Microsoft Surface 2 4G LTE Tablet Spotted At The FCC Posted: 20 Feb 2014 04:05 AM PST A Microsoft Surface 2 tablet equipped with 4G and LTE has been expected for some time and was first mentioned by Microsoft in the autumn of last year. However a new FCC filing has indicated that Microsoft might be gearing up to launch its new Microsoft Surface 4G/LTE tablet sooner rather than later. Last year […] (Read more...) The post Microsoft Surface 2 4G LTE Tablet Spotted At The FCC (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Google Currents Latest Update Kills It, Asks You To Get Play Newsstand Posted: 20 Feb 2014 04:02 AM PST The day is finally here. Google has killed yet another of service known as Google Currents. Google is rolling out a new update to Currents, which kills the service and direct users to install the Google Play Newsstand. Even the description of Google Currents in the Play Store mentions Google Play Newsstand. All you Google Currents subscription […] (Read more...) The post Google Currents Latest Update Kills It, Asks You To Get Play Newsstand (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Titanfall Beta Gameplay At Maxed Settings (video) Posted: 20 Feb 2014 03:53 AM PST Unfortunately the latest beta testing phase has now come to an end for the new Titanfall game which is currently under development by Respawn and will be launching next month. However if you enjoyed your gameplay but didn’t quite have a system powerful enough to be able to play Titanfall with all the settings maxed […] (Read more...) The post Titanfall Beta Gameplay At Maxed Settings (video) (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Goat Simulator Is Now A Real Game And Will Launch This Spring (video) Posted: 20 Feb 2014 03:39 AM PST Gamers looking for something a little more unique and a refreshing change from the wealth of first-person shooter (FPS) video games currently available on the market. Might be interested in a new game which is being developed called Goat Simulator. The Goat Simulator game offers everything you would expect enabling you to jump, butt things […] (Read more...) The post Goat Simulator Is Now A Real Game And Will Launch This Spring (video) (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Google Starts Rolling Out Newly Updated Google Maps (video) Posted: 20 Feb 2014 03:03 AM PST Google has today announced that over the coming weeks it will be rolling out a new version of its updated Google Maps service to users around the world to enjoy via their desktop systems. The latest additions to the updated Google Maps service have been available to preview since it was first unveiled by Google […] (Read more...) The post Google Starts Rolling Out Newly Updated Google Maps (video) (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Nokia X Poses For The Camera Posted: 20 Feb 2014 02:43 AM PST Nokia will launch their first android smartphone at Mobile World Congress next week, and we have already seen a number of renders of the handset and now we have an actual photo of the device, the Nokia X. The Nokia X will be a budget Android device that will join Nokia’s Asha smartphone range, and […] (Read more...) The post Nokia X Poses For The Camera (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Nokian Retractable Studded Snow Tyres Are A Worlds First (video) Posted: 20 Feb 2014 02:40 AM PST Tyre manufacture Nokian has this month unveiled a new Nokian retractable studded snow tyre they have created which is the world’s first non-studded winter tyre with studs. The new Nokian retractable studded snow tyres are equipped with retractable studs that can be deployed from within the car by the simple press of a button. To provide extra […] (Read more...) The post Nokian Retractable Studded Snow Tyres Are A Worlds First (video) (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Another HTC M8 Press Render Leaked, This Time In Gray Posted: 20 Feb 2014 02:36 AM PST There are two alleged devices which came under the spotlight of the rumor mill: Samsung Galaxy S5 and the HTC M8. Talking about the HTC M8, the handset has leaked extensively in the past few days, and rumors suggest it will be called “The All New One.” Yesterday, @evleaks posted a press render of the […] (Read more...) The post Another HTC M8 Press Render Leaked, This Time In Gray (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Microsoft Office Web Apps Renamed To Office Online Posted: 20 Feb 2014 02:25 AM PST Microsoft has today announced that it is rebranding its Office Web App service and renaming it as simply Office Online, which still provide access to Word Online, Excel Online, PowerPoint Online and OneNote Online. As well as changing the name of their Office Online service Microsoft have also launched a new website at Office.com which […] (Read more...) The post Microsoft Office Web Apps Renamed To Office Online (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Loop Payment Dongle Now Available For $39 (video) Posted: 20 Feb 2014 02:15 AM PST After successfully launching on the Kickstarter crowd funding website and securing over $120,000 in funding, the Loop mobile credit card organiser and payment dongle is now available for non-backers to purchase online for iOS devices priced at $39. The Loop dongle slots into your headphone socket and uses a  LoopWallet companion application to enable you to […] (Read more...) The post Loop Payment Dongle Now Available For $39 (video) (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Sprint Galaxy Note 3 Gets Android 4.4 KitKat Posted: 20 Feb 2014 02:09 AM PST Not too long ago, Samsung announced it will start rolling out the Android 4.4 KitKat for a bunch of Galaxy devices in the coming weeks, including Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy S4 and a few more. It seems the roll out process has begun as Sprint is rolling out the Android 4.4 KitKat update for its […] (Read more...) The post Sprint Galaxy Note 3 Gets Android 4.4 KitKat (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Old And Next Generation Games Consoles Compared Side-by-Side (video) Posted: 20 Feb 2014 01:56 AM PST Gamers that are interested in comparing how the older Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 games consoles compare when side-by-side and alongside the next generation Sony PlayStation 4 and Microsoft Xbox One games consoles. You are sure to enjoy this three-minute video which makes it easy to compare the consoles running Metal Gear Solid V: Ground […] (Read more...) The post Old And Next Generation Games Consoles Compared Side-by-Side (video) (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Huawei Ascend P7 Press Image Leaked Posted: 20 Feb 2014 01:53 AM PST We’ve heard a few times in the past that Huawei is working on the successor of its Huawei Ascend P6, dubbed as the Ascend P7. The handset has posed for the camera in the past, and is expected to launch in the coming months, possibly at the Mobile World Congress 2014 next week. Recently, a […] (Read more...) The post Huawei Ascend P7 Press Image Leaked (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Tesla Model X Delayed Until Next Year Posted: 20 Feb 2014 01:49 AM PST The Tesla Model X was first expected to launch last year, the car was delayed and was scheduled to launch in 20145, and now it would appear that it has been delayed until 2015. The Tesla Model X will now launch some time in 2015, the news comes from Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, who has […] (Read more...) The post Tesla Model X Delayed Until Next Year (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

HTC Smartwatch Expected To Be Previewed To Carriers During MWC 2014 Posted: 20 Feb 2014 01:47 AM PST During the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2014 event next week running from February 24th -27th, HTC is expected to start previewing its new HTC smartwatch to carriers. The new HTC smartwatch is currently under development and will be available in a prototype form during next week’s MWC event, equipped with hardware based on the […] (Read more...) The post HTC Smartwatch Expected To Be Previewed To Carriers During MWC 2014 (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Acer Liquid Z4 Jelly Bean Smartphone Announced Posted: 20 Feb 2014 01:37 AM PST With Mobile World Congress kicking off next week, manufacturers are already announcing their new devices, Acer announced the Acer Liquid E3, and now the company has announced another Android device, the Acer Liquid Z4. The Acer Liquid Z4 is another budget Android smartphone, the device will come with a 4 inch display and Android 4.2.2 […] (Read more...) The post Acer Liquid Z4 Jelly Bean Smartphone Announced (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Acer Liquid E3 Android Smartphone Announced Posted: 20 Feb 2014 01:29 AM PST Acer has launched a new Android smartphone, the Acer Liquid E3 which is a budget device that will retail for 199 Euros without a contract. The Acer Liquid E3 comes with a 4.7 inch high definition IPS display, the handset features a unibody design and measure 8.9mm thick. With Acer SnapNote, users can capture stage […] (Read more...) The post Acer Liquid E3 Android Smartphone Announced (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Asus Padfone Infinity Lite Hybrid Smartphone Tablet Unveiled Posted: 20 Feb 2014 01:23 AM PST Asus has this week unveiled a new edition to the range of Asus Padfone devices with the launch of the new Asus Padfone Infinity Lite. Which is equipped with a 5 inch screen and has been designed to slide into a larger 10 inch tablet dock to transform the phone into tablet. Once the new […] (Read more...) The post Asus Padfone Infinity Lite Hybrid Smartphone Tablet Unveiled (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Ubuntu Smartphones To Launch Later This Year Posted: 20 Feb 2014 01:16 AM PST Last year, Ubuntu revealed they will launch Ubuntu-powered smartphones this year, and we even saw a few rumors and glimpses of what it could be. We even saw some leaked images of the Meizu MX3 running Ubuntu, suggesting that it might be one of the companies to embrace the new OS. Now, Canonical announced they […] (Read more...) The post Ubuntu Smartphones To Launch Later This Year (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Elon Musk Confirms Tesla Talks With Apple, Acquistion Unlikely Posted: 20 Feb 2014 01:15 AM PST The other day we hard a rumor that Apple and Tesla were in acquisition talks, and now Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk has confirmed that the two companies have been talking. Elon Musk also said that an acquisition is very unlikely, and he would not confirm that Apple and Tesla have been in acquisition talks. If […] (Read more...) The post Elon Musk Confirms Tesla Talks With Apple, Acquistion Unlikely (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Samsung To Launch A New Exynos Infinity Processor At MWC 2014 Posted: 20 Feb 2014 12:58 AM PST Apple gave other OEMs something to work on with the launch of its 64-bit processor in the iPhone 5S, and many are rumored to catch on in the coming months. We’ve heard several rumors in the past that Samsung is also working on the 64-bit Exynos processor, and it seems the processor might see the […] (Read more...) The post Samsung To Launch A New Exynos Infinity Processor At MWC 2014 (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

BlackBerry 10 QWERTY prototype photos show up Posted: 20 Feb 2014 12:37 AM PST It has been a while since BlackBerry launched anything. The last smartphone was the Z30, which as you may remember was essentially a big version of the Z10. They haven’t had a heavy hitter for awhile, but they do have new leadership so maybe there is hope for the company. BlackBerry says that it is […] (Read more...) The post BlackBerry 10 QWERTY prototype photos show up (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Google I/O To Take Place on June 25-26th in San Francisco Posted: 20 Feb 2014 12:28 AM PST Google has announced the dates for its annual Google I/O conference which will take place on June 25th and 26th in Moscone Center in San Francisco. For those of you who can’t visit the conference, Google will broadcast the event live for those who want to follow it at home or office. “Only 126 days […] (Read more...) The post Google I/O To Take Place on June 25-26th in San Francisco (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

Facebook acquires WhatsApp for $16 billion Posted: 20 Feb 2014 12:16 AM PST WhatsApp, the popular cross-platform messaging application, will be owned by Facebook starting later this year. Facebook has announced that it agreed to buy WhatsApp for a whopping $16 billion, which includes $12 billion worth of Facebook shares and $4 billion in cash. Facebook thinks that the acquisition will boost its "ability to bring connectivity and […] (Read more...) The post Facebook acquires WhatsApp for $16 billion (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

BioShock developer shutting down Posted: 19 Feb 2014 07:44 AM PST Irrational Games is the company behind the BioShock franchise, and they have made some pretty decent and very popular steampunk games. Now it looks like Irrational Games will be shutting down according to an update from the studio's co-founder, Ken Levine. About 15 members of the staff will be laid off. This is sad news […] (Read more...) The post BioShock developer shutting down (C) Copyright 2013 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden without our written permission.

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